Bryan backs dual government rail ownership plan
A. K. Bryan argues before a large business audience that nationalizing part of the railroad system is justified to curb corruption and debt. He proposes a dual plan in which the federal government would own and operate trunk lines while states own and run local networks, testing private versus public models.
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A.K. Bryan
Akers At
Bryan
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
St. Louis
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Pershing Praises Vermont and New England Troops
General Pershing told Vermont leaders through John Barrett that the 26th division deserves warm praise. He cited their traditions of New England and the spirit of '76, saying they have upheld American arms on and off the battlefield. Also mentions House congratulating Paderewski on democratic victory in Poland. A pro-Hohenzollern revolt reported in Prussia. A Kansas temperance advocate refused portrait in watercolor.
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New England
Montpelier
Pershing
Nevid
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Barrett
Vermont
al Pershing
Kansas
Barkley Bill Aims to Enforce War Time Dry Law
Washington reports machinery already prepared to bottle up alcohol by July one next and give the commissioner of internal revenue power to enforce prohibition. Barkley says no interval will leave the nation wet and calls for a special assistant with a staff to jail violators and ensure the country stays bone dry after war time prohibition.
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Washington
House
Barkley
Kentucky
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States
Internal Revenue
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago in Middletown
A past column notes a proposed electric road between Middletown and Meriden via Westfield. It lists local hires, trotting interest on Main Street Portland, a horse defeat by J Allen Butler, a sidewalk accident on College Street, sleighing parties at Swater House, and surveyors measuring for a river bridge. Also mentions Burns night, school sleigh to Meriden, meat price drops, and a tip about ivory cleaning.
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D. B. Hubbard
Middletown
Meriden
Westfield
Stephen Hall
Portland
Main Street
J. Allen Butler
John Bailey
College Street
Swater House
Durham
Hartford
New Poche Glastonbury
East Hamp
Mansfield Post
Stanley Post
New Britain
Robert Burns
Clan McGregor
Temple of Honor Hall
BE. W. Decker
Middletown Horse Railroad
Middlefield
Sarah Miller
Reforming husbands by jail internment in Aurora
Aurora reporters describe two wives who had their spouses arrested and the court ordered them jailed until after saloon close on July 1. The item notes the unusual remedy as a social reform measure.
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Aurora
Pittsburg
Arbuthnot
France
Chicago
Josephine H. Lawrence
Social Service
Belgium Indemnity Set At Two Billion Dollars
Paris reports that the United States France Great Britain and Italy have agreed Belgium will receive an indemnity of 2 000 000 300 dollars from Germany with the first installment paid immediately according to L Intransigeant.
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Belgium
Paris
United States
France
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy
Older readers recall Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound praised as a simple at home hair darkener. The ad promises natural color, gloss, and a younger appearance after regular applications with a sponge or brush.
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Oime
Wyeth
Poslam Promises Relief for Itchy Skin Warnings
An advertisement extols Poslam for itchy skin and urges nightly application to quiet distress. It claims concentrated healing with little needed, invites free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York, and notes Poslam Soap benefits with daily use.
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Emergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
Spring Roasting Choices Highlight Fresh Meats at Market
A grocer’s showcase features Pot Roast Bacon and fresh shoulders. Smoked shoulders and lamb stew join the selection along with spring roasting chickens and a full line of groceries.
Army Vessels Withdrawn For Food Carry to Europe
The Shipping Board announced the withdrawal of seven Army vessels for food transport to Europe. Vessels include Ascutney from New York to European relief, Mirach to Copenhagen, Sapinero to northern relief from Philadelphia, New Windsor to northern relief from New York, Prusa to Stockholm, Saluda to eastern relief from Philadelphia, and Waubesa from Philadelphia with Isanti for eastern relief allocated from New York.
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Shipping Board
Washington
Army Service
Europe
The
Ascutney
New York
Mirach
Copenhagen
Sapinero
Philadelphia
New Windsor
Prusa
Stockholm
Saluda
Waubesa
Philadel
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Houre
Paderewski
Col
B. M. House
American Peace Commission
Ignace Pederewski
Warsaw
Amsterdam
U. S
FR. J. Gh
Commerce
Chamber of
Chicago Daily News
W. J. Kosinski
William Street
Hamlin Street
Woolworth Eee
Richard P. Hudson
Hempstead
L. I
Woolworth
Ohio State Star
Main St
Stueck’s Bakery
Father
Penne
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
RED Wing
Middlesex County
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Middletown, Conn
Middlesex
Cash and Carry Sale
Florida
California
H. H. Frazier
Prewer Co, Wain and
Court
Brainard & Logan
POSTO
WII
Glastonbury
Winsted
Lackawanna
Pany
W. T. Fields CO. Investment Brokers
Liberty
New Haven, Coah
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